People often say, “Halloween, it’s just about the candy,” and although I often agree with them on some level, I don’t really think it is a bad thing. To me, Halloween is one of the truly whimsical holidays around. There is no deep meaning, although there is a history, and children and adults alike, can …
Category: Family & Parenting
Oct 17 2022
How to Make Halloween Tissue Paper Ghosts
Some of the best craft projects can be made from common household items, and here we’ll learn how to make this fun Halloween craft project from tissues or coffee filters and a few other items. This is an easy project that children and adults of all ages can enjoy! And not only are they fun …
Oct 02 2022
Halloween Treat Recipes: Candy Apples & Popcorn Balls
Halloween is a great time for all kinds of treats—and they’re definitely not hard to find! Starting in August and September, most grocery stores and convenient stores put bags and bags of candy assortments up for sale. Everyone has a favorite traditional, store bought treat, but why not take your Halloween offering to the next …
Sep 08 2022
Treat Yourself to an Unplugged Day
It’s difficult to imagine life before smartphones, but I’m fairly certain it existed. Now our attention spans are shorter, our mental faculties – memory in particular – have been dulled like a knife used to cut frozen spareribs, and we let strangers make our decisions for us when they review products we’re considering purchasing or …
Sep 03 2022
Crafty Recipes: Paper Mache
I love, I mean LOVE, paper mache (aka papier-mâché) but unfortunately, my kids do not feel the same. For some reason, they act like paper mache paste is an acid that once it gets on their skin it will begin to burn. I’m not sure why this is, but the same kids that hate the feeling …
Aug 17 2022
Lunch Box Blues
When my first child started school, I became aware that on an almost daily basis his lunchbox was still full at the end of the day. There might be a bite out of the sandwich, maybe a few grapes missing or a few carrots nibbled on but other than that I was basically unloading the …
Aug 15 2022
Mind over Matters: The Right Mindset to Start School
The First Day Of School. A phrase that must be written like that, because it is such an important milestone for the child – and for the parents too. School is the place where a child may spend more of his waking time than he does in his or her home, not counting sleep. It …
Jun 12 2022
How to Learn Anything with Focused Practice
In June, it feels that summer will last forever. The next few months stretch out in front of us and as the weather heats up and plants burgeon in gardens and in the wild, a feeling of possibility closes around us. The days are longer, kids are out of school, and we remember that we …
Jun 11 2022
Father’s Day Craft: Father’s Survival Kit
With Father’s Day only being a few days away, I thought I should post one more craft to give you a few more to choose from. This craft is great for children of any age and you can actually tailor it to suit the Dad. What you will need: A box that can be opened …
May 20 2022
Math Worksheet: Bee Addition
This cute math worksheet is a fun way to practice addition with the kids, and also to celebrate World Bee Day! May 20th is a day to remember that bees are under threat from humans and that bees play an important role in our world! Click on the image below to save this free printable …